How factual is Mohammed's claim that while still living, he went to heaven and led the biblical prophets in performing salat?

Harry Riches —Answer requested by Rahul Duratma

If Muhammad’s claim is factual that he went to Heaven, and a Muslim accepts this to be true, but then rejects the truth Jesus said that we are to love one another and He is coming back to judge everyone according to his or her deeds, then they have some serious problems.

The following is taken from Islamic City:

Jesus (‘Isa)

(Upon whom be peace), just as all the other prophets, is a chosen slave of Allah whom Allah assigned to summon people to the true path. However, there are some attributes of Jesus

distinguishing him from other prophets, the most important one being that he was raised up to Allah and that he will come back to earth again.

Contrary to what most people believe, Jesus

was not crucified and killed nor did he die for any other reason. The Quran tells us that they did not kill him and they did not crucify him and that Allah raised him up to Him. In none of the verses, is there an actual reference to his murder or that he was killed, apart from the verse (ayah) which denies that it happened. Furthermore, the Quran acquaints us with some events from the life of Jesus

which have not yet happened. Thus, his second coming to earth is a prerequisite for these events to happen. There is no doubt that the Quran’s revelations will surely happen.

Despite this, however, many people assume that Jesus

passed away some thousands of years ago and that thus it is unlikely that he will return. This is a misconception arising from lack of knowledge about the Quran and the Sunnah. A careful scrutiny of the Quran will render an accurate understanding of the verses about Jesus

possible.

Our Prophet

also told us that Jesus

will be sent back to earth and related that in that time, which is called “the end of time”, there may be a period in which the earth will attain unprecedented peace, justice and welfare. The “end times” refers to the period of time close to the end of the world. According to Islam, in this time, there will be the terrible trials of the Dajjal (Anti-Christ), many earthquakes and the emergence of Yajuj and Majuj (Gog and Magog) after which the ways of the Quran will prevail and people will extensively adhere to the values it introduces.—- Islamic City

Facts are fascinating in many instances. Reality is a fact for many, but only when they feel the pain of not enjoying the goodness life promises. For those who know Lord Jesus Christ as I do, Heaven comes down to Earth.

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more. Psalm 16:11

Whether Muhammad went to Heaven or not, I do not know. What I know is that when the presence of the Lord Jesus is revealed, this is like Heaven coming down to Earth.

The Path To Discovering God’s Presence Begins When You Hate Evil

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MEAN: There Is More To Life Than Merely Being An Irrational Animal Of Instinct.

The Ten Commandments mean that there is more to life than merely being an irrational animal of instinct.

The Ten Commandments clearly outline that we are not only social creatures but also rational creatures. Consequently, they inform us that we have an obligation to ourselves as human beings to work out the reason why we exist.

The Ten Commandments were given to the people who came out of Egypt, but because of the typology that is contained in them, the discerning reader realizes that they are applicable to every individual who has been born.

Abraham is accredited with having kept God's commandments, statutes and laws (Genesis 26:5). To suggest that this does not include the Ten Commandments appears to be a form of arrogance, as the implication is that they are included within the "commandments" or "laws" that he kept--if not within the statutes.

Moreover, the First of the Ten Comments begins with "And God spoke these words saying, I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land...." It just so happens that Abraham was "brought out of the land". He also responded to God's voice in doing so.

Hence, we read in the Old Testament: Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go forth from your country, and from your relatives and from your father’s house, to the land which I will show you" (Genesis 12:1). And in the New Testament: "By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance...." (Hebrews 11:8).

Is this not Abraham's calling by God to leave his place of abode and venture elsewhere similar to the Hebrews coming out of the Land and responding to God's voice?

Considering that Abraham is "the father of all who believe" (Romans 4:11) the significance of the similarity cannot be understated.

Genesis 26:5 refers to Abraham obeying God's voice, along with keeping God's commandments; as well as keeping God's charge, statutes and laws.

Essentially, the Ten Commandments mean that there is more to life than being born to die, there is actually a purpose for our existence that is based upon a relationship with the Creator.

The atheist has to resolve how significance can be validated and vindicated in what is ultimately a meaningless existence, if humans are mere creations of some evolutionary principle that governs the Universe. Individually, while atheists may believe that they are free agents, they are merely robots controlled by a force that dispenses with them at will. Ultimately, they have no choice that is of eternal significance; therefore, in accordance with their philosophy, the atheist's life is futile.

Even the Buddhist concept of being some nondescript energy within a finite form that seeks to alleviate suffering only to eventually dissipate into non-existence does not resolve the atheist's predicament: How do I find ultimate meaning for having existed?

The reality is that without a purpose there is no need for morality, for everything is futile. The Ten Commandments provide us with morality, and thereby indicate that there is a purpose for existence; that purpose is to be found by seeking to understand the will of the Creator, who brings everything into being in accordance to the counsel of His will (Ephesian 1:11).

The wise seek to learn from the Omniscient and not from the ignorant ones who have not yet lived 120 years.